"there is nothing new under the sun."
A New Way Services INC (ANW) was founded in 2024 by a team of faithful individuals committed to building healthy communities and working for justice in a new way.
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We are inspired by charities such as 'World Vision', 'Charity Water', 'The Salvos', and social enterprises like 'The Resilience Project'. These organisations create a lasting impact, and we desire to do the same in our local community.
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Our director, Lewis Jonker, has worked as an artist, public speaker, chaplain, and minister of religion. He left his full-time role to pursue this charitable endeavour, continuing to uphold the timeless truths that shaped his Christian ministry. Now, our focus is on serving local communities; offering support without discrimination and bringing hope to those in need, regardless of their background or their beliefs.
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Since our inception, we have:
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Provided support to hospitals and nursing homes,
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Created programs for isolated young adults,
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Supplied school essentials to struggling families,
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Delivered hundreds of Christmas gifts to those in need,
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Presented wellbeing workshops in schools,
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Supported individuals recovering from spiritual abuse, and
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Opened our doors to the wider community.​
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What's with the cactus???
If you’ve come along to one of our events, you might have noticed a glowing green cactus tucked somewhere in the room. It’s become our unofficial logo! Truthfully, it all began with a neon cactus on sale at Kmart. It looked cool, so we bought one. Then we bought a few more. But something unexpected happened... People started giving it meaning! Some say it represents life in the wilderness, a sign of hope where there seems to be none. Others see it as a reminder that life can be prickly, but still beautiful. We also learnt that in some Native American cultures, the cactus stands for strength, endurance, and unconditional love. We never set out to give it meaning, but meaning found its way in. Whatever it represents for you, we love our cactus, and we love the way it quietly shines in every space we create.
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At ANW, we remain committed to practical, compassionate action that transforms lives. We see a new way forward, a new way of doing good, a new way of life.
The Team
A good leadership structure is incredibly important for any non-profit organisation to ensure accountability.
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Our management team empower staff to concentrate on the non-profit's operational aspects, while they ensure legal compliance, ethical guidance and theological accuracy.
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Lewis Jonker - Director/CEO
Lewis (BTh. DipMin. CHC42315) is a speaker, storyteller, preacher, and poet with 12 years of experience in vocational ministry. He has worked across various schools as a chaplain and spent 6 years as the Associate Pastor at Narara Valley Baptist Church.
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Evan Lawrie - Community Chaplain
Evan (Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies) spent five years with the Churches of Christ as an associate pastor and has extensive experience in pastoral care and youth mentorship. He’s been a youth mentor in community spaces, juvenile justice centres, schools, refuges, and youth centres across the country.
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Grant Booth - Chairperson
Grant has been deeply involved in local church ministry for his entire life. With extensive experience leading and managing church music teams within the ACC denomination, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role of Chairperson.
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Kylie Courtney - Treasurer
Kylie is deeply passionate about the vision of A New Way. She has extensive experience in business, running a successful company alongside her husband on the Central Coast. Kylie's expertise in financial management is a significant asset to our team.
- Treasurer@anewway.church
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Hannah Lawrie - Committee Member
Hannah is an accountant with an incredible faith and understanding of the Gospel. Hannah has assisted many charities in their pursuit of good financial systems and accountability and is an incredible advocate for healthy governance.
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Ted Bell - Committee Member
Ted is a retired senior human resources manager at BHP Engineering, and has since worked as an associate pastor and consultant within various churches and the Baptist denomination. His extensive HR and pastoral experience are crucial to our team's success.
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Sharon Booth - Committee Member
Sharon Booth is a professional psychologist who has been deeply involved in local church ministry throughout her life in the ACC denomination. Her professional and ministry experience enriches our committee's capacity to serve our community.
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Neil Harris - Committee Member
Neil is a relationship counsellor and professional supervisor for ministry professionals across a broad range of denominations. His passion for mental health and healthy practices and boundaries are essential to our mission and values.​